Trent Cole

Philadelphia Eagles 146th pick

OLB ·

Cincinnati · 2005–2016

176

Games

467

Solo Tackles

90.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Trent Cole is a former outside linebacker out of Cincinnati, selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 146th overall pick (round 5) in the 2005 NFL Draft. He played 176 regular-season games from 2005 to 2016, with the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2005

Round

Round 5

Pick

146th overall

Team

Philadelphia Eagles

Position

OLB

College

Cincinnati

Trent Cole Career Stats

2× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 9 seasons.
Ranks 2nd in the 2005 draft class in sacks (90.5).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2005	PHI	14	36	8	0	5	0	0	2	1
2006	PHI	15	38	19	0	8	13	1	3	1
2007	PHI	16	44	20	0	12	15	0	2	4
2008	PHI	16	50	18	0	9	12	0	2	2
2009	PHI	16	46	9	0	12.5	21	0	2	2
2010	PHI	15	45	15	0	10	19	0	2	1
2011	PHI	13	39	3	0	11	17	0	1	1
2012	PHI	16	23	16	5	3	9	0	1	1
2013	PHI	15	42	12	12	8	13	0	3	3
2014	PHI	15	39	12	8	6.5	10	0	0	3
2015	IND	13	19	12	6	3	7	0	3	2
2016	IND	7	11	5	3	2	4	0	1	0
Career		171	432	149	34	90	140	1	22	21

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-2

Weight

236 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.70s

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